Google revealed on Wednesday the introduction of a native Gemini application for Mac, aligning with competitors like OpenAI and Anthropic, who have offered Mac apps for a significant period.
“You can now summon Gemini from any location on your Mac using a quick shortcut (Option + Space) to receive immediate assistance, without needing to switch tabs,” Google elaborated in its blog post. “Whether you are drafting a market report and require date verification or constructing a budget in a spreadsheet and need the correct formula, you can obtain an answer and promptly return to your tasks.”
Utilizing the new app, users can share anything displayed on their screen with Gemini to get assistance regarding what they are currently viewing, including local files.
For instance, if you are examining a complex chart, you could inquire, “What are the three most significant insights here?” and receive a summary.
The app additionally supports the capability to generate images with Nano Banana and videos with Veo.
The dedicated macOS app is now available globally to all Gemini users on macOS versions 15 and above, starting today. It can be downloaded at gemini.google/mac.